Southwest Michigan Links: Galien schools bracing for change that could include closing the district

Here are some noteworthy stories from other media in Southwest Michigan today:

• Galien schools are bracing for change that could include closing the district, cutting busing, layoffs or consolidating with other districts or being annexed into another district. [Herald Palladium]

• Sturgis Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalizing the Oaklawn Cemetery in Sturgis. More than 30 headstones were knocked over in the vandalism that was discovered Monday. [Sturgis Journal]

• Haley Ranae Hanshaw pleaded guilty in St. Joseph County Circuit Court Monday to the charge of embezzlement of more than $1,000 and less than $10,000 for lottery tickets she admitted taking from her place of employment. The charge was part of a plea agreement after the original charge of embezzlement of over $20,000 was dropped. The maximum penalty for the crime is 5 years in jail. [Commercial-News]